diy Square Side Table

When we came back to Arizona from California we got rid of most of our furniture so when we moved into our home we need something to fill all the empty space. Rather than buying everything brand new I started to make the pieces, it’s how my store Nidify got started. One of the first items I made was a set of bedside tables. A few weeks ago a customer order a pair for their home and I thought it would be a fun diy project to share with you!! I was able to build this little table in a couple hours it is great diy project for newbies, nothing too difficult. Also it is very friendly to your pocket book, ONLY $20!!

SUPPLIES:

►2.5 in. x 1 in. Pine Board

► 2 in. x 2 in. Boards

► 5.5 in. x 1 in. Board

►3.5 in. x 1 in. Boards

► 2.5in. Screws

► Stain or Paint (I used Minwax Walnut)

► Polyurethane / Clear Coating

► 1 5/8 in. Screws (I use drywall screws because they’re black)

►Wood Filler

►2 Tri Ply Strips (1 in. x 14.5 in.)

TOOLS:

► Drill / Driver

► Level

► Sander

► Measuring tape

►Clamp

►Staple Gun

CUTS:

2.5 × 1: 2 – 16″ 2 – 14.5″

2 × 2: 4 – 23″ 2 – 9.5″

5.5 × 1: 2 – 13″

3.5 × 1: 3 – 9.5″ 2 – 20″ 3 – 15″

STEPS:

1. Take the 2- 16 in. 2.5 boards and the 2- 14.5 in. 2.5 in. boards and screw them together to make a box

2. In each corner of the square screw in the 2×2 legs. Once they are all in place flip and and be sure the top is level

3. Take your smaller 2×2 piece and place them in between the legs on opposite sides. Measure up about 3 in. and screw them in (used paint jars to keep them in place while screwing). Once both sides are in check to be sure the surface is level

4. Take your 3 – 3.1 in. x 15 in. boards and screw them into the 2×2 boards to make a lower shelf on the side table

5. Take the last 13.5 in. x 2.5 in. board and screw it into the middle of the top shelf as a support board

6. Lay the remaining boards out in the pattern that you prefer for the top of the side table. You will use the triply strips to connect the five center boards.

7. Before connecting them make sure the the boards will easily fit onto the base without creating a gap. Trace the outline of the base onto the board to be sure everything is perfectly in place.

8. Clamp together the boards and staple the tri ply strips to the boards to hold them together. Then flip the boards, place them on top of the base and screw them into the middle support beam

9. Take the 2 – 20 in. x 3.5 in. boards and screw them on either side of the side table using the clamp to hold them in place

10. You the wood filler to fill in any unwanted holes. Once the wood filler is dry sand and stain the piece to your color preference, and finish with a clear coating

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Sarah Gambee

Hi my name is Sarah Gambee I currently own Nidify LLC a home décor store on Etsy. I started my business 5 years ago shortly after my husband and I were married. Our wedding was a fun creative outlet where I was able to show off what I love to do. After which I had many people asking about the pieces that I created and I decide to start selling them online. Since starting my business I constantly have family, friends, and customers asking how items are made or what products I like to use etc. That is how this blog has come about.

Here you will be able to find tutorials, diy, and learn a bit more about me, and my family along the way. If you find something you like online or at my store and want to learn to make message me and I will be happy to give you a tutorial.